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Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic dentist
Recent answer posted by Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Q: Is there a structure to taking out Invisalign aligners?
A:
Often it is easier to ease one side off then the other, depending on if the teeth are crowded more on one side than the other. Also, if you have attachments on the some of the teeth, these areas will be more retentive and harder to remove. It is not unusual that especially at the start of treatment, it's a little more challenging to remove the aligners. It's a combination of the tightness of the trays and also the dexterity that removing and replacing the aligners requires. Keep up with it! It should get easier every time.
| Education | Undergraduate: BA, Tufts University, Cum laude, 1989 Dental School: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Magna cum laude, 1993 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 16 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) |
| Medical or professional license | IL |
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| Location | Chicago Smile Spa 2704 N Halsted Chicago, IL View map |
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Treatments offered by Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Dental bondingDental crown
Invisalign
Lumineers
Porcelain veneers
Teeth whitening
Tooth repair